If you are after a barefoot running experience then look towards the Vibram Five Fingers, or the Terra Plana Evo or even some racing flats. The Nike Free Run Plus are at best a “transitional minimalist shoe” but that doesn’t roll off the tongue for the marketeers at Nike! Barefoot purists will scoff at the bulk of the Nike Free Run Plus but for if you are looking for a shoe that will challenge your feet in a different way then they are perfect.
Nike has positioned the Nike Free Run+ as the next best thing to barefoot running. However
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Don’t believe the hype
We can’t disagree the
Nike Free Run Plus are highly flexible and are actually a joy to wear, especially for short recovery runs and training in the gym. They don’t have the support of other shoes and as a result the muscles in your feet need to work a lot harder. That
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The Nike Free Run+ feel noticeably different from conventional running shoes but don’t throw you out of your comfort zone. In fact they feel extremely comfortable which is in complete contrast to other “barefoot” running shoes and ironically, is the greatest downfall of these shoes.
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If we were to score the
Nike Free Run Plus under the requirements of a barefoot running shoe then they would do badly. However
cheap nike free shoes, as a training shoe they are a great alternative to conventional running shoes and make a refreshing change. We will for certain be using them for short runs, treadmill work and just chilling out
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The Nike Free Run Plus have an RRP of £65.00 but are currently available from £58.50.
Our biggest problem is not with the Nike Free Run+ but with Nikes’ marketing of the shoes. Never has the phrase “Don’t believe the hype” been so relevant,
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